PSCF’s 2023 World Read Aloud Day Contest

“Reading aloud is something usually associated with children or unsophisticated readers, a remedial technique to be phased out as soon as people learn to read silently. But a growing body of research suggests that reading out loud may actually have significant cognitive benefits — even for experienced readers.”~Dylan Hendricks (2018)
“Reading aloud teaches children of all ages to associate reading with pleasure and provides them with a reading role model, all while developing their vocabulary and background knowledge. It also develops speaking, listening, and attention skills; and widens students’ views of the world.”~ Classroom Management (2015)

‘So parents and caregivers, let’s start reading! Here are 10 reasons to read aloud:

1. Reading aloud leads children to discover the joy and power of reading.
2. Kids want adults to read to them. 
3. You can laugh together: The number one thing kids say they want when reading for fun is a “book that makes me laugh.”
4. Reading aloud develops vocabulary.
5. You spend quality time together 
6. Reading aloud helps increase fluency.
7. You can read aloud anywhere, any time.
8. Reading aloud lets you practice using different voices.
9. Everyone learns when reading aloud
10. Reading aloud makes you smarter! ~Amy Mascott (2017)